Technological devices

Discuss the limitations in the usefulness of technological devices.

What makes universal design important to all older adults—that is, including those who have only minimal functional limitations?

Describe how the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning (ICF) model and Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2014) can be used to determine the types of devices that may be helpful to a particular individual.

Describe devices that may be helpful to individuals with hearing deficits.

Describe the devices that may be helpful to individuals with cognitive impairments.

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